Comic books January 1943

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(Classic WWII cover) Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Town That Couldn't Be Conquered!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; the Commandos liberate Jan's village in the Netherlands. Heroes Never Die, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; the Commandos hear a story of an earlier group of adventurers in China. Satan Wears a Swastika, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; the boys are mistakenly reported killed in battle. Untitled Liberty Belle story, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. Untitled Ghost Raiders story. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Jack Binder. High-tech, bullet-shaped helmets allow Jim and Susan to become the soaring superheroes Bulletman and Bulletgirl. Dr. Clever disguises himself as Santa and goes on a Christmas-themed crime spree. Blackmailer Keyhole Karlos has the secrets of everyone in town, including the secret identities of Bulletman and Bulletgirl.An evil violin player discovers that his music can hypnotize people, so naturally he becomes the supervillain the Fiddler. The Case of the Christmas Crimes; The Fiendish Fiddler; Keyhole Karlos; Cap's Cache; Ambitious Armbruster vs. $18.75; The Case of the Flying Corpse! 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Stories and art by Sam Glankoff, Jack Sparling, Edd Ashe, Thelma Knoles, Jean Brownlee, Marcia Lee, Nell Giles, Margaret Sutton, Jane Richards, Nancy Pepper, Alice Barr Grayson, and Carolyn Keene. Sometimes listed as Calling All Girls Vol. 3 #1. A kids' anthology from the publishers of Parents Magazine, featuring stories, comics and advice aimed at 1940s teen girls. A comics biography of legendary ice skater Sonja Henie; Coverage of the Horizon Club and its work with disabled people in the 1940s; A comics biography of "Gretchen," a Resistance fighter in Nazi-occupied Holland. Susan Says; The Yorktown Younger Set; Magic Blades; Girl Saboteur; Judy Wing; Island Adventure; The Haunted Apartment; Shine, Christmas Star; Jivin' Jacks and Jills; Lets Talk Things Over; Mystery at the Lookout; America's Children; The Younger Stars Carry On; Windy Night Song; Sweet as Sugar; Give and Take; Poll of Junior Opinion; Nice Headwork; Beauty Boner; Make Yourself an Accessory Dress; Blossom Out into Winter Pastels; Killer Dillers for Christmas Dollars; Be Crafty This Christmas; Girls in the News; Gadgets for Girls. 56 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Charles Quinlan. Stories and art by Dan Barry, Alberta Tews, Charles Nicholas, Sol Brodsky, Phil Bard, Mike Roy, Charles Quinlan and Alan Mandel. Sometimes listed as Captain Aero Comics Vol. 2 #4. A patriotic WWII aviator hero whose motto is "Keep 'Em Flyin'!" Japanese forces in China get assistance from the sinister Blue Falcon and her deadly blue ray. The Stinger captures Alias X as part of his plan to seize the crown jewels of Corabia. The mystery villain called The Wasp sends Allied ships off-course and into the jaws of German U-boats, in a story with inks by future Flash Gordon artist Dan Barry. Captain Aero: The Beam of Death!; Alias X; Commandos of the Devil Dogs; The Red Cross; Hammerhead Hawley; Men of the Underground; Maj. Sedley Peck, Red Cross Hero; Captain Aero's Sky Scouts; Miss Victory; Flagman. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Cover by Syd Shores. "The Vault of the Doomed!"; A Nazi agent poses as a medium, Dr. Eternity, in order to assassinate marked men; He successfully tends to Congressman Barlow, but a woman, wanting to see her dead son, poses a problem as Captain American and Bucky investigate the claims of Dr. Eternity, who rescue her and round up Eternity and his boys. "The Sabotage of the Supply Trains," pencils by Harry Sahle; To mend damaged U.S.-Russian relations, the Torch and Toro investigate the disappearance of ammunition from crates shipped to Russia, either before being shipped or switched while in transit. Marvel Mystery Comics. "The Reaper (The Man the Law Couldn't Touch)!", pencils by Syd Shores (layouts) and Al Avison, inks by Al Gabriele; Hitler sends the Reaper to America to drench the nation in the big lies that the Germans are the superior race and that there is no wrong... and that Captain America is the true enemy. "The Missing Ear" text story. "Captain America Wears The Cobra Ring of Death!", pencils by Al Avison; Steve's unit is transferred to Washington D.C., and almost immediately there are two mysterious deaths that puts Steve on the spot as the killer of the General; But he sees a relationship between the two murders and sets out to find the culprits... as Captain America! Captain America Comics ad. "War Bond Vengeance," script by Stan Lee, art by Bob Oksner; As Carson Wells, actor, gives a speech promoting war bonds, he is attacked and kidnapped by some Nazis. Everyone believes, however, it was staged... everyone but Roddy Colt. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Marc Swayze. Stories by Otto Binder and Al Liederman. Art by Marc Swayze, C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza, Al Liederman and unknown. An eminent professor is made a dupe by a phony scientist/explorer named Greaseley, who claims to have brought live native creatures back from the planet Venus, and together, Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel put a stop to this scam in "The Training of Mary Marvel" by Otto Binder and Marc Swayze. Plus: In a diverting mind-swap ("ego changer") between Billy/Captain Marvel and Steamboat, whenever Steamboat says the magic word, Billy changes into the person of Marvel, but with the mind of Steamboat in "The Ego Exchanger" by Otto Binder, C.C. Beck, Pete Costanza and shop staff. Captain Marvel also stars in "The Phantom of the Department Store" and "His Achilles Heel" with stories by Otto Binder. Plus: Captain Kidd in an untitled tale by Al Liederman. And: 2-page text story "The Wizard's Mark" by Jim Kjelgaard. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Cover by Mac Raboy. Stories by Otto Binder and Joe Millard. Art by Al Carreno and Sheldon Moldoff. Superhero action with Freddy Freeman, who gains the same powers as his hero Captain Marvel, better known these days as Shazam. Captain Marvel Jr.'s old foe Captain Nazi is stymied by the Boys of America. The Nazi Pied Piper from the previous issue returns. Captain Marvel Jr. meets the real Paul Bunyan, and learns the truth about the old legends. Plus a PSA for War Stamps and Bonds featuring six Fawcett superheroes, including Captain Marvel. The Return of the Pied Piper of Himmler; Case of the Terrible Teeth; The Trolls; The Mysterious Code; Captain Marvel Jr.; The Stars of the Comics Can Bang the Axis. 64 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Art by Jack Binder and Leonard Frank. Cover by Jack Binder. Gremlins of Graham Field!!; An AAF pilot crash lands on a field after reporting to his superiors that the landing gear controls were stuck and he believed that gremlins had a role to play with that problem. Sergeant Twilight Writhes Again; Captain Midnight versus Sgt. Twilight. In the Land of the Midnight Sun; Captain Midnight battles Bushido. Monkey Business humor story with Little Sneezer. Scraps a Scrap Thief; Captain Midnight battles Baron Junkman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

The Catman and the Kitten in "Rajah of Destruction." The Deacon and Mickey in "The Sinister Seance of Doom!" The Ragman in "Demon of Destruction" (art by Sol Brodsky). Blackout stars in "Slaves of the New Order." The Hood stars in "A Nest of Rattlesnakes" (art by Dan Barry). Other stories include "Little Leaders," "The Mysterious Bomber," and "Men Agaist the Sea." Cover price $0.10.

Volume 14, Issue 8 - January 1943. Features creative stories, poems, rebuses, recipes, activities, crafts, science experiments, and health articles for children. 6-in. x 9-in. 52 pages, PC/PB&W. Cover price $0.15.

Cover by Alan Mandel and Dan Barry. Stories and art by Charles Biro, Bob Wood, Alan Mandel, Dan Barry, Tony DiPreta, Al Ulmer, Pierce Rice and John Cassone. Forgotten superheroes from the Golden Age of comics, featuring early work by Dan Barry and other comics legends. Zippo, Nightmare and Sleepy were all listed in Jon Morris's 2015 book The League of Regrettable Superheroes. An exiled teen ruler flees the Nazis with his people and an ancient colossus built by Nostradamus, becoming The Boy King and the Giant. Ex-soldier and private eye Terry Gardner becomes Twilight, a masked hero battling crime with the aid of his parrot, Snoopy. An inventor uses a high-tech mask to avenge his brother's murder by gangsters, becoming the hero Micro-Face. The Boy King and the Giant!; Checking the Checker; Stupid Manny; Micro-Face; Smoke Rings of Death; Zippo; Jackie Law and the Boy Rangers; Murder Before the Footlights. 68 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Jan 1943. Cover by W. Timmins. Detective and mystery stories by Emile C. Tepperman "Make Ready My Dungeon", Theodore Tinsley, Emile C. Tepperman -as (Kenneth Robeson) "Vengeance on the Avenger", Mark Harper, Dale Clark, K. S. L. Stone, William G. Bogart, and Alan Hathway. Illustrations by Newt Alfred. 6 3/4" x 9 1/2"; black and white; 160 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.15.

The classic weekly magazine featuring news and fiction. Approximately 10.75-in. x 14-in.; black and white; 66 pages on white paper. Cover price $0.10.

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Agriculture and farming magazine. Includes articles, fiction, and humor. 11" x 14", 94 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.05.

Cover art by Ruben Moreira. Introducing Captain Triumph!, art by Alfred Andriola; When Michael Gallant is killed, his brother Lance vows to fight evil; And his brother's ghost appears to hold him to that promise; When he rubs the birth mark on his arm, his brother's ghost will combine with him into one super-powered individual. The Jap Zero... starring Spitfire, art by Al McWilliams. Slap Happy Pappy humor page by Jack Cole [as Ralph Johns]. The Secret of the Hills; The Black Condor aids Professor Tinker and his weird, invisible and prescient Do-Bos, when crooks seek to acquire these entities. Maharaja of Maraka starring Alias The Spider. Rube Goldberg strips. Untitled Pen Miller story, art by Klaus Nordling. The House of Horror starring The Clock, script and art by George E. Brenner. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

January, 1943. Volume 5, No. 1. Painted cover. True crime articles, stories and photos. 8 1/2-in. x 11 1/2-in., 114 p, B&W Cover price $0.25.

Issue 4 - "Murder for What?". Softcover Digest, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $2.00.

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Joker cover art by Jerry Robinson. A Crime A Day starring Batman, Robin, and The Joker, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. A Break for Santa starring The Boy Commandos, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Unlucky Reporter starring The Crimson Avenger, script and pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by Charles Paris. Death on the Diamond starring Spy, art by Chuck Winter. Murder on the Campus text story by Jack Watson. The Voice from Nowhere starring Air Wave, pencils by Harris Levy (as Lee Harris), inks by Charles Paris. Case of the Missing Grin starring Slam Bradley, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

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Volume 17, 1st Printing - "Murder on Stilts" by Gregory Dean. Softcover, 5" x 7.5", 128 pages, B&W, text only. Cover price $0.25.

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Volume 35, Issue 1 - January, 1943. 6.75" x 9.75", 116 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.10.

January 1943. Cover by Emery Clarke. Stories include "The Time Terror," a book-length novel by "Kenneth Robeson"; "Special Mission" by Wallace Brooker; and "Tall Timber" by Norman A. Daniels. 6.75-in x 9.25-in.; black and white; 112 newsprint pages. Cover price $0.10.

Add to cart Very Good $4.00 View scans Spine stress. Corner Damage. Creasing. Denting. Edge damage. Scuffing.

Volume 10, Issue 2 - January 15, 1943. Long running music magazine focusing on jazz and blues. 11" x 15" tabloid folded to 7.5" x 11", 24 pages, B&W Cover price $0.20.

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Official organ of the International Society of Junior Magicians, containing news and tips. 16 pages on newsprint.

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Official organ of the International Society of Junior Magicians, containing news and tips. 16 pages on newsprint.

Walt Kelly art. 68 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Human interest family centric publication that features short fiction stories, recipes and celebrity gossip. 24 pages, 8.5" x 11.25", B&W Newsprint.

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Volume 22, Issue 5 - January 29, 1943. Human interest family centric publication that features short fiction stories, recipes and celebrity gossip. 24 pages, 8.5" x 11.25", B&W Newsprint.

New Years cover with caricatured Hitler, Tojo, and Mussolini. Contains comic strip reprints, activity pages, a text story, and an original Fearless Flint feature. In order of appearance: "Buck Rogers" by Philip Francis Nowlan and Rick Yager (as Dick Calkins); "Fearless Flint" by H. G. Peter; "Mescal Ike" by S. L. Huntley and Art Huhta; "Napoleon" by Clifford McBride; "Connie" by Frank Godwin;"Jitter" by Arthur B. Poinier; "Dickie Dare" by Milton Caniff; "Invisible Scarlet O'Neil" by Russell Stamm; "Scorchy Smith" by Noel Sickles; "Oaky Doaks" by Ralph Briggs Fuller; "Skyroads" by Dick Calkins and Russell Keaton; "Roy Powers, Eagle Scout" by Paul Powell; "Olly of the Movies" by Julian Ollendorff; and "Chief Wahoo" by Allen Saunders and Elmer Woggon. "A Glider Goes Bombing" text story by George E. Magee. Activity pages by A. W. Nugent. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.